Luther Burbank: A Victim Of Hero Worship (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432556594)

Luther Burbank: A Victim of Hero Worship is a book written by Walter L. Howard that explores the life and legacy of Luther Burbank, a renowned American horticulturist and botanist. The book delves into Burbank's early life, his education, and his groundbreaking work in plant breeding and genetics. However, the book also examines the darker side of Burbank's legacy, including his controversial methods and the cult-like following that developed around him. Howard argues that Burbank became a victim of his own success, as his reputation grew to mythical proportions and his followers began to idolize him to an unhealthy degree.The book draws on a range of primary sources, including Burbank's own writings and correspondence, as well as interviews with those who knew him personally. Howard provides a balanced and nuanced portrait of Burbank, highlighting both his contributions to science and his flaws as a human being.Overall, Luther Burbank: A Victim of Hero Worship is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of one of America's most iconic scientists, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of hero worship and blind devotion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Walter L. Howard
ISBN-10: 1432556592
ISBN-13: 9781432556594
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 236
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.50d